Cycle Selection Chart, Canceling a Cycle

Cycle Selection Chart

Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to use the same cycle and options as the previous cycle.

NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options that you selected when you press Start.

■If the power is off or the door is open for an extended period of time, the Start button memory will default to the Normal cycle with heated drying.

■If you do not run the dishwasher daily, close the door to maintain memory.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have some or all of the cycles shown.

Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.

Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher.

The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.

	Use this cycle for china				Use
	and crystal. This cycle				covered
	uses a light wash and				detergent
	gentle dry. During the				dispenser
	heated dry, the heating				section.
	element cycles on and
	off.
Pre-	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash		Wash		Heated		(min)	Usage
				Rinse			(gal/L)
		●	●	●	●	64*	6.5/24.5
				130°F	cycled
				(54°C)	cycled
				(54°C)
	Use this rinse cycle for				Do not
	rinsing dishes, glasses,				use
	and silverware that will				detergent
	not be washed right				with this
	away.				cycle.
Pre-	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash		Wash		Heated		(min)	Usage
				Rinse			(gal/L)
			●			10	2.2/8.2

†A small amount of water is run through the pump to remove soil particles between the main wash and final rinse.

	Use this cycle for hard-			Use both
	to-clean, heavily-soiled			detergent
	pots, pans, casseroles,			dispenser
	and regular tableware.			sections.
Pre-	Rinse Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash	Wash		Heated		(min)	Usage
			Rinse			(gal/L)
●	●	●	●	●	82*	8.6/32.7
135°F	140°F		140°F
(57°C)	(60°C)		(60°C)

Canceling a Cycle

Anytime during a cycle, press

CANCEL glows. The dishwasher pauses for 5 seconds and starts a 2 minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely. The light goes off when the dishwasher finishes the drain.

	Use this cycle for loads			Use both
	with normal amounts of			detergent
	food soil. (The energy-			dispenser
	usage label is based on			sections.
	this cycle.)
Pre-	Rinse Main	Purge†	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash	Wash		Heated		(min)	Usage
			Rinse			(gal/L)
●	●	●	●	●	75*	6.9/26.2
			140°F
			(60°C)

To stop the drain

You can press Cancel again to stop the drain immediately. Remember to drain the dishwasher before starting a new cycle.

NOTE: A small amount of water remains in the dishwasher. This is normal.

To clear the indicators

Press Cancel before starting the dishwasher to clear all options and cycles.

KUDI25CH, KUDM25SH specifications

The KitchenAid KUDM25SH and KUDI25CH dishwashers showcase the brand's commitment to innovative design and advanced technologies, making them standout appliances in any modern kitchen. Both models combine a sleek aesthetic with powerful performance features tailored to meet diverse household needs.

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